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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has been transformed by the cash transfers. I am a peaceful woman because I can afford good food. In addition to this, I look forward to construct a permanent house with the second cash transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has only done well to send cash transfers which have helped them alot.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on constructing a permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have a new matress, a bed, beddings and clothes. I am now having good night sleep because of the comfortable mattress and good beddings which has made me very happy. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to purchase a new mattress since the money I was getting from the casual labour went on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I started ululating and dancing for about 2 hours and after I began planning when I should withdraw it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I lent out UGX 500,000 of my first transfer in exchange of an arce of land that is acting as security. I bouhg food, clothes and house hold items(a mattress, bed, beddings and utensils). Furthermore, I gave my spouse and child UGX 200,000 and UGX 30,000 I spent it on farming. I have not yet spent UGX 500,000 but I am waiting for the next transfer then spend together to build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy land and build iron-roofed house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours while chatting with my daughter interesting stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is serious poverty, Some times I get asngle meal with my family.
